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SO07 JAY

2015 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

340,135 mi
Last recorded340,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO07 JAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 340,135 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 340,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 311,297 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 287,531 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 254,897 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 254,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 224,176 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 224,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 194,854 miles

plastic covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 7 Sep 2019 161,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 157,054 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 119,819 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Fail 20 Oct 2018 118,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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SO07 JAY is a 2015 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO07 JAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 11 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO07 JAY registered?

SO07 JAY is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 27 October 2015.

Is SO07 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO07 JAY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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